Quick answers
- Does Susan F. Kroop accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Susan F. Kroop accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Susan F. Kroop see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 195 Original Medicare patients and 585 services for Susan F. Kroop. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Susan F. Kroop's NPI number?
- 1518054626. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Susan F. Kroop, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 195 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 585 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)305 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)204 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)25 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)16 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)14 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol67%
- Osteoporosis34%
- Anxiety33%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
Hospitals where Susan F. Kroop works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Susan F. Kroop at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Metro Nashville General HospitalNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440111
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440039
Practice locations
Addresses where Susan F. Kroop is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1301 Medical Ctr DrNashville, TN 37232 (615) 322‑5000
- 1818 Albion StNashville, TN 37208 (615) 341‑4000
- 3841 Green Hills Dr, Suite 200Nashville, TN 37215
- 3841 Green Hills Village DrNashville, TN 37215 (615) 322‑8701
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Susan F. Kroop as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center3,567 clinicians in the group
- Metropolitan Hospital Authority51 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518054626 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians